Shamrock Rovers do the necessary but fall agonisingly short in title race

Having been written off by many in the title race and finding themselves an incredible 13 points behind Shelbourne at the start of September, The Hoops had shown tremendous consistency to take it to the last day.

Rovers’ Aaron McEneff dejected after the game. Pic: Ryan Byrne/ Inpho

Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 2 (Kenny 4’, Watts 54’) Waterford 1 (Amond 69’)

Shamrock Rovers more than played their part in one of the most enthralling endings to the season doing their job to overcome an impressive Waterford, but was ultimately in vain due to Shelbourne’s late winner in Derry.